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A New Age is Upon Us

Experience all the conflict, intrigue, greed, and power as you create the most feared and
celebrated civilization in history, The Roman
Empire. Created by the developers of the award-winning real-time strategy game, Age of Empires, The Rise of Rome lets you play an active role in directing the ascension of the infamous Roman Empire.
Wage war on a grand scale with this highly anticipated add-on pack that extends Age of Empires into a new era of world domination.

Send powerful new units into the heat of battle, including the punishing Scythe Chariots to trample armies, crafty Camel Riders to foil Cavalry crusades, fearless Slingers who hurl projectiles at Archer ambushes, and the defensive Fire Galley to counter the Triremes fierce attacks.

From the height of luxury to the brink of disaster, be
responsible for the rise or fall of the world’s greatest empire. The Roman Empire campaign focuses on the most important historic battles and milestones
in Rome’s infamous history.

Choose from four new civilizations (In addition to the twelve already available in Age of Empires), with unique technology trees and distinct strengths and weaknesses. Now you can experience intense clashes between fierce adversarial superpowers such as Carthage and Rome, Palmyra and Macedonia.

• Carefully plan and coordinate your civilization’s growth with the addition of production queues to Age of Empires’ classic gameplay.
• Relive key moments in history with challenging campaigns, including Augustus Caesar versus Cleopatra and Marc Antony,
and Hannibal and his elephants in their fabled crossing of the Alps.
• Chart new strategies for developing and conquering in four new map types — treacherous Hill Country, Narrows, Mediterranean, and Continental. Larger map option is available for all new and existing maps.
• Gather up your resources to create the most impressive wonder of the world, The Roman Colosseum.

The Age of Empires Expansion: The Rise of Rome is the add-on to the award-winning, best-selling real-time strategy game Age of Empires. Focusing on the legendary Roman Empire, the Rise of Rome will challenge veterans and novices alike to wage war on an epic scale with four additional civilizations, several unique units, new technologies, and new campaigns, including the showcase campaign that focuses on the Rise of Rome itself.

Gather your forces, a new Age is upon us.

Herald in Four New Civilizations - An expansive world is at your feet and four new civilizations are here for you to command. Take charge of the Carthage, Palmyra, Macedonia, or Rome in huge battles of historical conquest.

New Units on the Front Lines - Time to draw up alternative battle plans because the Rise of Rome will usher in a new era of strategy for Age players with several new units to challenge your tactical thinking. Now, you have even more options for historically correct carnage with the additions of the Armored Elephant, Camel Rider, Fire Galley, Scythe Chariot, and Slinger.

All New Roman Architecture - Take in the glory of the Roman Empire with dozens of new buildings, including fan favorite and Roman wonder of the world - the Roman Colosseum.

The Long March to Total Conquest - Immerse yourself in four totally new campaigns made up of over a dozen additional scenarios. Included will be the showcase campaign that focuses on the Rise of Rome - togas not required.

Expanded Technologies - Dazzle your opponents with four new researchable technologies such as Logistics, Martyrdom, Medicine, and Tower Shield.

Gigantic Maps to Explore - To make gamplay even more challenging and competitive, a larger map size has been added to the existing maps. In addition, several new map types will be available, including mountainous highlands, a large island, the Mediterranean and a peninsula for a diversity of play.

Epic Music and Sounds - Several new CD-quality musical tracks and sounds will be included, adding to the heroic flavor and enriching the gaming experience.

Internet Play for up to eight players via the Microsoft Internet Gaming Zone, over a LAN or modem to modem.

But Wait, There's More... Enjoy the world that Age of Empires opens to you even more with several gaming improvements.